Meaning of non-printing character | Babel Free

Definitions

Synonym of control character.

Examples

“It is my proposal that a "non-printing character" be placed in the typewriter keyboard and in the tape code. This non-printing character will be recognised only by the computing machine. When this character is struck on the keyboard, no printing occurs, but the tape is punched with the tape code for the non-printing character (NPC).”

“When CONTROL is pressed at the same time as another key, a non-printing character is created. In other words, you do not see a letter displayed on the screen.”

“Control Character -- Non-printing character used to format input or output on a VDU or printer, such as CR, rubout etc.”

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